From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Die (musician)
Die (musician)
Die Equipment
Die is endorsed by ESP Guitars in Japan who provides him
with most of his guitars, picks, and straps. He has two
lines of signature-series guitar from the ESP Custom Shop
guitars called the DDT and D-DR models. Both models are
based on the classic Telecaster body, the original DDT
model being a copy of it and the newer D-DR model ap-
pearing to be a combination of a telecaster and an ESP F-
body. In live performances he mainly uses amplification
and red covered cabinets by Mesa/Boogie (Road King am-
plifier and Rectifier 4x12 cabinets).[citation needed]
Both of Die’s signature guitars have replica models
available in Japan through the ESP and Edwards product
lines. ESP offers replicas of the D-DR 300 and DDT #00004.
Edwards offers replicas of the same models as ESP and a
miniature DDT.
Guitars
Brand Model Notes
Die at Maquinaria Festival, 2009 ESP DDT Die’s first signature and primary
#00001 guitar before the D-DR series was
Background information made smartly.[1]
Also known as Die ESP DDT The only see-through black ver-
Born December 20, 1974 (1974-12-20) #00002 sion of the DDT series.[1]
ESP DDT The only see-through dark green
Origin Mie, Japan
#00003 version of the DDT series, also
Genres Metal, rock the artist’s first guitar to have
Occupations Guitarist, composer,
the "Dir En Grey" inlay at the
record producer 12th fret.[1]
Instruments Guitar
ESP DDT Just the same guitar as DDT#
#00004 00001 but also with band logo in-
Associated acts Dir en grey, La:Sadie’s, lay on 12 fret 1
Ka･za･ri
ESP DDT Just the same guitar as DDT
Notable instruments #00005 #00003, but red color as DDT
ESP DDT, ESP D-DR #00001 & DDT # 00004 1
ESP D-DR Pro- Prototype models of the D-DR se-
Die (born December 20, 1974, born in Mie) is a Japanese totypes ries and Die’s first baritone gui-
musician and one of the guitarists of Dir en grey. He has tars, with a 27 inch neck instead
been with the band since its inception in 1997 and was of the 25.5 inch of the DDT se-
previously a member of La:Sadie’s and before that he was ries.[1]
in Ka･za･ri. Die is the second most credited composer ESP D-DR 300 Die’s second signature series
within Dir en grey (after fellow guitarist Kaoru and at from ESP from which he has
least up to Vulgar, at which individual credits for the mu- multiple models. The D-DR 300
sic were dropped) and his songs tend to be more upbeat, has the same neck length as the
such as "304 Goushitsu, Hakushi no Sakura", "Riyuu" and prototype, but a 5mm thicker
"Mr.Newsman". body.[1]
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Die (musician)
ESP D-DR 300 • Seymour Duncan SSL-4 at neck and ESP SS-RI-120R at
7-String bridge on DDT #00002, #00003, #00005, and the D-DR
Prototypes.
ESP MC Cus- Has a metallic grey finish.
• Seymour Duncan SH-1N at neck and SH-6B at bridge
tom
on D-DR 300
ESP Eclipse Has a brown and black snakeskin • ESP custom-printed picks
Custom wrap finish on it, Die’s only gui- • ESP Dir En Grey series guitar strap
tar to contain three sets of pick- In the DVD that was included with the limited version of
ups. their new single, featuring Recordings of all three tracks,
ESP VP-SL7 Die is seen using an Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff.
7-String In their recent interview with GiGS No. 315, Die and
ESP Die TE Has 2 different models. Kaoru used the WARZY DRIVE by Shark Effect for the
Custom Dropped A tuning. Die also upgraded his POG to a POG2,
The Eventide TIME FACTOR was added, and his Electro
ESP Die LP none
Harmonix Small Clone was Modified.
Custom
ESP MA-300 SA Acoustic used for Gauze.
Fender Esquire Used for recording
References
[1] ^ "ESP DDT & D-DR series information".
Morris MT5000 The artist’s most regularly used
espguitars.co.jp. http://www.espguitars.co.jp/
acoustic guitar.
gallery/die/.
[2] ^ "Mesa/Boogie Artist Gallery: Die". mesaboogie.com.
Pickups and other accessories http://www.mesaboogie.com/gallery_artist/
• Mesa/Boogie 6x Red Leather 4x12 Standard Rectifier art_gall.php?id=709/.
Cabinet[2]
• Mesa/Boogie Red Leather Road King Head[2]
• Mesa/Boogie TriAxis Preamp
External links
• Mesa/Boogie Red Leather Dual Rectifier Solo Head • Die’s custom guitars at ESP
• 2x VHT Power Amps • Dir en grey - Official Website
• Roland JC-120 Combo Amp Persondata
• Boss FV-300L Volume Pedal
Name Die
• Dunlop Crybaby 95Q Wah
• Digital Music Corp. Ground Control Pro Foot Alternative names
Controller Short description
• Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1 Preamp Date of birth December 20, 1974
• MoogerFooger MF-102 Ring Modulator Pedal
Place of birth Kumamoto, Japan
• EHX POG
• EHX Small Clone Chorus Date of death
• MXR Phase 100 Place of death
• EMG SA pickups at both bridge and neck on DDT
#00001 and #00004
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